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Volume 15 (Unwind)

let down your hair

On the cover: Gatsby, the Long-haired Jack Russell, as featured in Dog and Leisure (Edition 2: The Dog Paper’ – Summer 2025), photographed by Katinka Bester and art directed and styled by Storm Ross, with production by LOOKBOOK Studio, featuring a beach umbrella from Pezula Interiors, dog bowl from Chommies, wine glass and collar from Country Road.

‘The fields are heavy with quiet,
a calm settles on the river’s breast,
birds float across the sky,
a feather falls’

‘Harvest of Quietude’ by Tanure Ojaide, Nigerian poet and academic

The navigate page featuring the Archibald Denim Edition Armchair by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau.

MOOD

Ed’s note Holiday home p25

Journal Paradise found p29

Inspiration Sea breeze p36

‘Sea Breeze’ on p36 evokes the peace of long, lazy days spent with good friends over good food.

LOOK

Craft Slowing down p52

Fashion Women of the water p58

Shop the look LOOKBOOK p64

Design Coastal curves p68

Trend New neutral p72

Books A slice of summer p75

Art Lost in the landscape p80

Drinks Un-wine(d) p84

Wine Natural growth p88

Experience Wine country p90

Dining Harbour hideout p92

Travel Living oasis p96

In ‘Slowing Down’ on p52, we take a look at some of the latest launches that honour nature.

LIVE

Zanzibar Rustic resort p106

Mallorca Country casa p120

Cote d’azur Riviera residence p134

Hermanus Seaside sanctuary p146

Ibiza Family finca p156

Kogelberg Coastal cabin p166

Okovango Riverine retreat p176

Constantia Hillside home p186

Clifton Beach bungalow p196

Seychelles Island hideaway p206

On p121, the family’s ‘Country Casa’ retreat radiates warmth and charm on the island of Mallorca.

DIGEST

Essay A daily routine p219

Scent A self-care ritual at home p220

Sound An awakening at a sound session p223

Retreat Rejuvenation in a sanctuary p224

Nourish A connection at a café p227

Nature A stroll in the sun p228

Creativity Creative expression with friends p231

 

Essay

Last word Going home… p232

Buyisile Mncina experiences ‘An Awakening at a Sound Session’, during a full-moon retreat, on p 223.

LOOKBOOK

Now that summer is here, it’s time to soak up all the sun-kissed goodness this season brings with our curated Shop the Look collections, compiled by LOOKBOOK Studio.

FREE READ: THE DOG PAPER

As we welcome the sunny season, so we do Edition 2 of Dog and Leisure, The Dog Paper – packed with dog stories, style, stays, snacks, and so much more! The Dog Paper is included with every purchase of House and Leisure Volume 15 (Unwind), in stores or online.